Thunderbirds

Plot summary

“Thunderbirds are Go!”

Thunderbirds is a 1960s British science-fiction television series which was produced using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects termed "Supermarionation". The series is set in the 21st century and follows the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization formed to save people in mortal danger with the help of technologically advanced land, sea, air and space vehicles and equipment, launched from a hidden base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.

Seasons

Crew

• Gerry AndersonCreator · Executive producer
• Sylvia AndersonCreator
• Desmond SaundersDirector
• David ElliottDirector
• David LaneDirector
• Alan PattilloDirector · Writer
• Alan FennellWriter
• Dennis SpoonerWriter
• personDonald RobertsonWriter
• Reg HillProducer
• Barry GrayMusic

Cast

Production companies

• AP Films
• Century 21 Productions
• ITC Entertainment